1942 Map of Mattawamkeag

About this map

Mattawamkeag stands as the primary rail and river junction in this 1940s survey of southern Penobscot and Aroostook counties. The confluence of the Penobscot River and the Mattawamkeag River dictates the region's transport network, where the Maine Central and Canadian Pacific railroads meet. The landscape is defined by vast water systems like Molunkus Lake and the Mattaseunk Dam, which suggests a river-driven economy focused on timber and water power. Smaller agrarian and logging outposts such as Jordan Mills, Davis Farm, and Meadowville are scattered along the hills, while localized infrastructure is visible in the placement of the North Woodville Sch and South Woodville Sch. The map preserves the specific locations of early settlements like Back Settlement and the North Yarmouth Academy Grant, providing a detailed look at Maine's interior before modern highway developments altered these rural corridors.